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Volunteering opportunities in the community
Volunteers needed to help with a Pitch-in Canada clean-up at Blackie Spit on Saturday, April 27 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., hosted by Friends of Semiahmoo Bay Society. Meet at Blackie Spit Park, 3136 McBride Ave., Surrey. Dress for the weather and wear appropriate footwear. Gloves, tools and refreshments provided. Register with Alison at a.prentice@shaw.ca.
Calm, cool, city hand calls it a day
Naseem Hassanali will forever hold a special place in her heart for the Royal City.
Report card gives hospital a 'D'
The Fraser Health Authority is calling it misleading - an online report card from CBC ranks Burnaby Hospital among the worst five hospitals in the country for overall patient care.
Hospital receives a B grade on report card
You'd likely be forgiven for being confused as to just how good or bad the Tri-Cities' lone hospital is when it comes to treating patients.
Low tax rate adding to city's strain
In the world of politics, nothing turns off voters like the notion of raising taxes.
Roses and rotten tomatoes
A happy-toddler-sized bouquet of roses to the nicest bus driver on the 335 on April 3 at 11: 30 a.m. Out of the kindness of his heart, he thrilled my two-year-old son by giving him his very own bus ticket, even though children are free. You, sir, and that ticket now have a place in my son's scrapbook of memories.
Watts lays out achievements, challenges
Surrey Mayor Dianne Watts's eighth State of the City Address focused on solutions to the city's issues with crime reduction, rapid transit and post-secondary education.
Kidney and two hearts appreciated
Philip Hertslet's body has been put through the spin cycle on several occasions, but he's still with us, thanks to the sacrifices of complete strangers.
SMH gets kit to help combat human trafficking
The provincial government launched a new program to combat human trafficking and sexual exploitation Friday at Surrey Memorial Hospital, showcasing a new toolkit called Help, Don't Hinder.
'Roots & Rhythms' benefits neo-natal care unit at SMH
With a yearly variety show, students at Queen Elizabeth Secondary have raised an impressive $47,000 for the care of patients at nearby Surrey Memorial Hospital.
Roses and rotten and tomatoes
Do you have somebody you would like to thank? Or maybe something you want to get off your chest? Send your rose or rotten tomato to edit@thenownewspaper.com. Please keep submissions under 50 words. Watch for Roses and Rotten Tomatoes in the Thursday issue of the now
Wellbeing guide
Learn With a Friend program: "Want to make a difference in someone's life? Volunteer as a tutor with Surrey Libraries' Learn with a Friend program, which offers free, one-to-one tutoring for adult learners (ages 19+). Learners are paired with a tutor and receive individualized tutoring specific to their needs and interests. Tutor and learner meet for approximately one to three hours per week in a public space, such as a library." For more information, visit www.surreylibraries.ca/about/5393. aspx or contact Eva Touzard at eva. touzard@pics.bc.ca.
Cops to hear fate
Two Surrey police officers accused of assaulting a 73-year-old man at Surrey Memorial Hospital in 2010 will learn on March 6 if the case against them will be stayed or if it will go to trial on April 2.
Surrey Officers' trial taking too long, argue lawyers
The lawyers for two Surrey police officers accused of assaulting a 73-yearold man at Surrey Memorial Hospital in 2010 are arguing for a judicial stay of proceedings because it has taken the government 29 months to bring the case against their clients to trial.
Volunteers needed to go bald
Allen LaRose is looking for a few or more brave volunteers willing to lose their locks at this spring's home show in Maple Ridge.
Thankful for Variety's help
When Rahul was born at Surrey Memorial Hospital in 2008, new mom Nina Aurora only saw her baby for a few seconds before he was rushed out of the room.
Brain-injury doc leads charge in Surrey
A renowned neuroscientist is helping Surrey Memorial Hospital develop advanced ways of treating patients with traumatic brain injuries, through a $5.2 million research endowment.
Roses and rotten and tomatoes
Do you have somebody you would like to thank? Or maybe something you want to get off your chest? Send your rose or rotten tomato to edit@thenownewspaper.com. Please keep submissions under 50 words. Watch for Roses and Rotten Tomatoes in the Thursday issue of the now
Wellbeing guide
Learn With a Friend program: "Want to make a difference in someone's life? Volunteer as a tutor with Surrey Libraries' Learn with a Friend program, which offers free, one-to-one tutoring for adult learners (ages 19+). Learners are paired with a tutor and receive individualized tutoring specific to their needs and interests. Tutor and learner meet for approximately one to three hours per week in a public space, such as a library." For more information, visit www.surreylibraries.ca/about/5393. aspx or contact Eva Touzard at eva. touzard@pics.bc.ca.
